r/youtubers rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Allowed with conditions
- You must disclose commercial interests. Self promotion or content primarily intended to drive traffic may be removed.
- Links
- Allowed with conditions
- Referral links and affiliate marketing are not allowed. Promotional links posted primarily to drive traffic are banned.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 15 years
- Since Jun 2011
- Flair
- Required on every post
About r/youtubers
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/youtubers: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/youtubers rules on Reddit. Look up any subreddit's numbers in the free subreddit stats checker.
r/youtubers rules
8 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Be Nice and Remember the Human
Sarcasm and humour are fine, but being outright mean, hostile, or disrespectful is not. We do not tolerate personal attacks, harassment, abusive language, discrimination, insults, moderator bashing, or attempts to provoke other users. Remain civil and treat fellow creators with respect, even when you disagree. ^(_Moderator discretion will be used when determining whether content violates this rule._)
- 2
Stay on Topic
This subreddit is for YouTube creators and discussions about creating content, growing channels, production, workflows, monetization, audience development, and creator experiences. ^(_Off-topic posts may be removed._)
- 3
No Spam or Misleading Promotion
Spam, scams, engagement manipulation, referral links, affiliate marketing, undisclosed advertising, and promotional content posted primarily to drive traffic are not allowed. If you have a commercial interest in something, disclose it. ^(_Mod discretion will be used for content removal.*_)
- 4
Videos, Channels, and Feedback Requests
Posts containing YouTube videos, channels, or requests for feedback may be subject to additional review. Use the appropriate flair and provide enough context for meaningful discussion. Self-promotion, engagement farming, or content primarily intended to drive traffic may be removed. ^(_Mod discretion will be used for content removal._)
- 5
AI Discussions Are Allowed
Discussion of AI tools, workflows, features, and their use in YouTube content creation is allowed. AI spam, deceptive content, and promotional posts created primarily to advertise products or services may be removed. ^(_Mod discretion will be used for content removal._)
- 6
Use Appropriate Post Flair
Use the most appropriate flair when posting. Incorrectly flaired posts may be removed or reflaired by moderators. ^(_Mod discretion will be used for flair change or content removal._)
- 7
Low-Effort Content
Posts that provide little context, no meaningful discussion value, or repeatedly ask commonly answered questions without effort may be removed. Your post body must contain at least 100 characters. If you're asking for help, provide enough information for others to assist you. ^(_Mod discretion will be used for content removal._)
- 8
Moderator Actions and Enforcement
Violating any of the above rules may lead to content removal or moderator action. Repeated or deliberate rule breaking, ignoring moderator instructions, harassment, ban evasion, spam, scams, or attempts to disrupt the subreddit may result in a temporary or permanent ban at moderator discretion.
What to post in r/youtubers
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- A detailed post asking for advice on optimizing a specific video workflow, including the steps you have already taken and the goal you are trying to achieve.
- A thoughtful discussion about how a specific AI tool is changing the production process for short-form video content, ensuring you disclose if you use that tool commercially.
- A post sharing a specific challenge in audience development and asking for constructive feedback on your strategy, provided you have given enough context about your channel's niche.
- A question about the best practices for monetizing a specific type of YouTube content, framed as a discussion rather than a direct sales pitch for your channel.
Avoid
- Posting content primarily intended to drive traffic without proper context or disclosure.
- Submitting posts that are uncivil or contain personal attacks against other creators.
- Writing posts that are less than 100 characters long or lack meaningful discussion value.
- Using referral links or affiliate marketing without clear disclosure of commercial interest.
- Failing to use the most appropriate post flair when submitting content.
Best hours to post in r/youtubers
No pattern yet. r/youtubers does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/youtubers Is For
r/YouTubers is a place where content creators can talk about making videos, both long and short. It is a space for discussing everything from production workflows and growing your channel to monetization strategies and general creator experiences.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that most impact marketing efforts are Rule 3: No Spam or Misleading Promotion, Rule 4: Videos, Channels, and Feedback Requests, Rule 5: AI Discussions Are Allowed, Rule 6: Use Appropriate Post Flair, and Rule 7: Low-Effort Content. These rules dictate how promotion and feedback requests must be handled.
What To Post
To make a good post, you should focus on providing meaningful discussion about the YouTube creation process. If you are sharing a video or channel, make sure you use the correct flair and give enough context for people to understand your request or contribution. If you are discussing a tool or service, you must disclose any commercial interest you have in that item. Keep your post body detailed and helpful to ensure it meets the minimum context requirements and avoids being flagged for low-effort content.
What To Avoid
You should avoid being mean or hostile to other users, which violates Rule 1: Be Nice and Remember the Human. Also, do not post spam, scams, or promotional content that is primarily designed to drive traffic to your content, as this is strictly forbidden by Rule 3. Furthermore, if you are asking for help, you must provide enough information so that others can actually assist you, which is covered under Rule 7: Low-Effort Content.
A note from Anthony
It is interesting how much emphasis the rules put on effort and context. The requirement that your post body must have at least 100 characters suggests they really want thoughtful conversations rather than quick questions. It seems like they value genuine discussion over simple self-promotion.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/youtubers
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